So i have been searching for a while for a matching set of grilles to replace the stock ones... The fact that they are two different patterns was killing me... So i decided to go with a Billet grill... I painted mine black since they came only in chrome... Probably will take them off and repaint them since i didnt really prep them too well and they will chip i am sure...

Here are some crap pics off my iphone taken last night... I'll post better ones in the future...


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That actually looks pretty good. I can't stand chrome billet grilles.

 

me either... next up is to black out the head light housing and get 4300k HIDs...

 

I'm with AAG about the polished billet grilles on these cars. They just look reeeally out of place.

Looks really good blacked out! I'd recommend getting them powdercoated. The paint will more than likely chip fairly easily.

 

good job getting rid of the chrome
looks so much better in black
good job bro

 

I was thinking of purchasing the Grill cract grills but this seems like a cheaper option and looks great.! congrats!

Grill Craft charges
147.00 for the upper and 190 for the 3 piece lower. How much did yours cost?http://www.grillcraft.com/applications/2008_Scion_XB.aspx/1|7/678/

 

looks good in black...i agree w/ everyone about chrome billet grills...just outta place

how bout from daytime shots..and a bit further

 

I am going to look into powder coating cuz i already scratched them a little... they were around $131 shipped... got them off eGay, but the seller is in Ca so i paid sales tax and got them super quick... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-09...Q5fAccessories

The top one is a direct replacement , but the bottom goes over the stock one...

I had to take off the bumper to install the bottom one...

 

i have the grillcraft one....could not be happier with it!
i havent put teh two side ones on befcause i have the intake side inlet, but the top and bottom look clean.